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C0012 Uganda

On 11 January 2025, the IRM registered a complaint concerning a fatal drowning incident in south-western Uganda with potential relevance to GCF-funded project FP034, “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems...

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Staff Sonja Derkum, Head of the IRM Sonja Derkum is the Head of the GCF's Independent Redress Mechanism. She was previously Head of the Complaints Mechanism (CM) for the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group)...

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Hiring: Spanish Speaking Translators and Interpreters

The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) is currently seeking qualified Spanish language Interpreters and Translators to support its work on IRM cases in Colombia and help ensure access, transparency, and accountability...

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Underscoring grievance redress at GCF Indigenous Peoples Conference

Green Climate Fund (GCF) projects are designed to deliver positive impact for all communities. However, even the best intentions can sometimes lead to unintended consequences. Indigenous Peoples (IPs), in particular,...

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Contribute to the IRM's 2026 Stakeholder Survey

Since 2021, the IRM has conducted an annual Stakeholder Survey to evaluate its performance and identify areas for improvement. The results are published in a final Stakeholder Survey report. For the 2026 Stakeholder...

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GCF Board endorses recommendations in IRM Compliance Review Report on case C0009 (CR) Egypt

Songdo, South Korea, 22 April 2026 - The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has endorsed the full set of recommendations set out in the Independent Redress Mechanism’s (IRM) Compliance Review Report on case C0009 (CR...

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C0009 Egypt

In September 2022 and November 2022, the IRM received two complaints related to concerns over working conditions and access to grievance mechanism in the Benban Solar Park, with relevance to FP039. The complainants were...

Case > Complaint Egypt

C0004 India

In May 2020, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP084. The complaint was about the clearance of mangroves for the development of a housing scheme in Andhra Pradesh. The complainant(s) alleged that the GCF should...

Case > Complaint India

C0008 Paraguay

In June 2022, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP121. The complainant raised a concern that as the government recognized and legally established representative of the indigenous peoples of Paraguay, Instituto...

Case > Complaint Paraguay

R0001 Argentina

In 2018, the IRM processed a reconsideration request filed by Argentina in relation to FP057 – Climate Action for Rural Development: Community-based Adaptation and Mitigation. FP057 was denied funding by the Board at...

Case > Reconsideration request Argentina

C0005 South Africa

The IRM received this complaint in August 2020 but has suspended the complaint at the request of the complainant. Through discussions with the complainant it emerged that the primary goal of the complainant at this...

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C0007 Pakistan

In August 2021, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP018. The complainant(s) raised a concern that fees due to the complainant(s) had not been paid despite the completion of work under a consultancy contract with...

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C0002 Peru

In early 2019, the IRM concluded a preliminary inquiry into FP001, Peru. A preliminary inquiry is an early phase of an IRM self-initiated investigation. A self-initiated investigation is a proceeding initiated under...

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C0001 Bangladesh

The complaint was filed by Transparency International Bangladesh on behalf of the mayor and 427 residents of the Satkhira municipality. The complaint alleged that funds had not yet been disbursed on FP004, though it had...

Case > Complaint Bangladesh

C0006 Nicaragua

In June 2021, the IRM received a complaint relating to FP146. The complainant(s) alleged that the project would harm indigenous and Afro-descendant communities due to 1) alleged failure to conduct proper consultation,...

Case > Complaint Nicaragua

C0003 Morocco

On 16 February 2020, the IRM received a complaint which was submitted through its online Case Management System (CMS). The complainant(s) had made a request for confidentiality, and the IRM provided confidentiality in...

Case > Complaint Morocco

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